Perceptions of Gender Bias in the Utah Workplace
This research highlights that Utah women experience elements of gender bias in the workplace that are not perceived to the same degree by Utah men.
Moving Mountains for Utah Women.
The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns.
Mammography Among Utah Women: A 2023 Update
Although mammography is widely recognized as an important tool in the fight against breast cancer, Utah remains one of the lowest-ranking states for mammography screening.
Maternal Mental Health Among Utah Women
Given the high rates of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, continued research is crucial to inform both policy and practice and to help new mothers most at risk.
UWLP in the News
- Opinion: Change is Uncomfortable, But We Need Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies
- Susan R. Madsen: Teen Girls in Utah Face Sexual Assault, Violence, Depression and Suicidality
- Susan R. Madsen: Ranking the Best and Worst States For Women
- It’s Not Just About Mentors And Sponsors: Consider 'Developmental Relationships'
- Susan R. Madsen: Helping Those at a Disadvantage Doesn’t Cost Anything
- How Women Are Valued In The Workplace: Why What You Say Matters
- Opinion: We Need to Address the Problem of Bathroom Equity
Featured Events
The UWLP hosts, offers, partners, and collaborates on programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, and think tanks aligned with efforts to move mountains for Utah girls and women. View all upcoming events.
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“A Bolder Way Forward” Launch Event
This event is the formal launch of Utah’s “A Bolder Way Forward” (BWF), which focuses on making Utah a place where more girls and women can thrive in any setting (e.g., home, workplace, congregation, and community). This initiative focuses on creating change in Utah faster, better, and more effectively. Come and join us for this gathering to learn more and then dig in during the working lunch to dialogue about how to move forward and identify critical next steps. Be part of the solution!
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Past Events
The UWLP started offering and co-hosting gatherings and events in 2014 and began capturing the “Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker & Dialogue Series” on video in 2015. We keep the past event information online as a resource for those looking for topics and speakers for future events. If you are interested in partnering on future events, contact us at uwlp@usu.edu.
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Community Calendar
This calendar lists all events in the state of Utah focused on girls and women, whether the event is for them specifically or if it is designed for influencers about how to better support and advance girls and women. To obtain this information, student interns or assistants visit all of the websites of the women’s networks, groups, and associations across the state of Utah each month. If you have an event that you would like listed, email uwlp@usu.edu.